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Dolatabadi M, Heidarpoor P, Ghasemi M. Studying the effect of an educational intervention to prevent occupational musculoskeletal disorders on pain and quality of life of healthcare workers. ioh 2024; 20 (2) :119-133
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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Peigham.heidarpoor@yahoo.com
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Background and aims: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the leading causes of lost working time, increased costs, and workplace injuries. A study was conducted in 2022 to assess the impact of an educational intervention aimed at preventing occupational musculoskeletal disorders on the quality of life of employees at the Varamin health center.
Methods: This research was conducted by an intervention method on 110 employees of Varamin city who were randomly divided into two intervention and control groups for this study using an intervention method. A 36-question quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) and a Nordic questionnaire were used for data collection. The data was collected immediately and 6 months after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests were used for data analysis through SPSS22 software.
Results: The data results showed no significant relationship between the average score of the eight dimensions of the quality of life questionnaire and the overall score of the quality of life in the intervention and control groups. In the intervention and control groups, the difference between the average before and after the intervention was insignificant (p<0.05), but the average of the control group increased in all dimensions. Back pain was the most prevalent in both intervention and control groups, with 60% and 34.5%, respectively. The average difference before and after the intervention in each body area in the intervention group was significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Relying solely on education has a limited impact on the quality of life of healthcare workers. To enhance their well-being, besides educational interventions, attention must also be paid to other aspects of employees' lives, including economic, psychological, and social factors.
Methods: This research was conducted by an intervention method on 110 employees of Varamin city who were randomly divided into two intervention and control groups for this study using an intervention method. A 36-question quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) and a Nordic questionnaire were used for data collection. The data was collected immediately and 6 months after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests were used for data analysis through SPSS22 software.
Results: The data results showed no significant relationship between the average score of the eight dimensions of the quality of life questionnaire and the overall score of the quality of life in the intervention and control groups. In the intervention and control groups, the difference between the average before and after the intervention was insignificant (p<0.05), but the average of the control group increased in all dimensions. Back pain was the most prevalent in both intervention and control groups, with 60% and 34.5%, respectively. The average difference before and after the intervention in each body area in the intervention group was significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Relying solely on education has a limited impact on the quality of life of healthcare workers. To enhance their well-being, besides educational interventions, attention must also be paid to other aspects of employees' lives, including economic, psychological, and social factors.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Health Education
Received: 2022/12/25 | Accepted: 2023/11/9 | Published: 2023/12/31
Received: 2022/12/25 | Accepted: 2023/11/9 | Published: 2023/12/31
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